The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) must “closely monitor” Yorkshire to prevent a “return to business as usual”, MPs have said.
it comes after that Re-election of Chairman Colin GravesThe first spell in Yorkshire came during a period in which the club was fined last year for failing to address the systematic use of discriminatory and racist language.
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee said it was concerned that the ECB's efforts to tackle discrimination “may not lead to action”.
In its report on cricket stocks published on Friday, the commission said: “The ECB should closely monitor the efforts of the Yorkshire CCC to ensure that there is no return to 'business as usual' which has allowed a culture of discrimination to flourish. I look forward to it.” Take root in the club and prosper.
“We urge the ECB and the cricket regulator to pay particular attention to Yorkshire CCC's future performance on inequality.
“The committee will pay close attention to their performance.”
2023 Report by the Independent Cricket Equity Fairness Commission (ICEC) The results of the survey were announced after two years of research.made 44 recommendations after revealing “widespread” racism, sexism, classism and elitism in English and Welsh cricket.
ECB chairman Richard Thompson said last year's ICEC report was a “wake-up call” and an opportunity to “reset cricket”.
Responding to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee report on Friday, Mr Thompson said: “We welcome the continued support and scrutiny from DCMS following the publication of the ICEC report.
“We want to continue to make progress on the changes we have already made towards our goal of becoming the most inclusive sport in England and Wales.”
The Committee on Culture, Media and Sport recommended that the ECB publish a progress report on each of the recommendations on the anniversary of the publication of the ICEC report on 27 June 2023.
Mr Graves was first appointed as Yorkshire chairman between 2012 and 2015, but was controversially re-elected at the cash-strapped club after Yorkshire members accepted a loan offer.
The 76-year-old's expected return will be Described as a “disaster” Then, in January, there was a “backward” by a lawmaker.
Graves, who chaired the ECB from 2015 to 2020, apologizes. “Personally and unapologetically” for the Yorkshire racism scandal.
Following his re-election in Yorkshire, he said: “No matter what your background, community or ethnicity, we are committed to ensuring that everyone is welcome in Yorkshire County Cricket's fully inclusive culture and environment. This is my personal pledge to our members and the people of Yorkshire as a whole.' “
Former Yorkshireman Rafiq says English cricket is “systematically racist”. Racist language was 'constantly' used at the club..
Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage said: “The start of the county cricket season is always a time of optimism and the members of Headingley are committed to a board that is committed to a members-led club and to the continued running of the club. In doing so, we hope that members of Headingley can look forward to future success.” Focus on addressing discrimination issues. ”
Dinenage added: “The ECB should monitor developments closely to ensure Yorkshire continues on its reform path.”
Also on Friday, the UK Government announced a £35m investment in grassroots and state schools cricket, which it hopes will enable more than 900,000 young people to play cricket over the next five years. .
ECB Chairman Thompson said: “We are delighted with today’s announcement from the Government, which provides significant support for our schools strategy. This will enable us to work with our partners to improve our schools in the most disadvantaged areas. It will allow us to introduce more cricket into some state schools.”